Thurnhers Alpenhof

Arlberg, Austria

7 nights

from $2900 per person

The Thurnhers Alpenhof is a luxurious hotel with doorstep skiing onto one of the most prestigious European ski domains. The Thurnhers Alpenhof manages to combine modern comfort and alpine charm to create an elegant yet cosy mountain retreat.

At a Glance

An elegant five-star superior hotel, offering a warm Austrian welcome and every modern comfort

Family-owned and run, personal service and hospitality are paramount

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before hitting the slopes, and in the evening, savour the exquisite gourmet cuisine in the restaurant

After skiing, warm up with afternoon tea and delicious home-made Austrian pastries in the lounge

Spa facilities include a pool, saunas and steambath, and a relaxation area

Easy access to Lech on skis or by car (5 minutes by car)

Zurs ski area has snow sure altitude and runs to suit all abilities

Complimentary ski guide at the guests' disposal

Ski, Family, Spa & health

Insider's View

The games room is a hidden gem for children - offering something for all ages.

Scott Dunn team

Insider's View

The recently refurbished restaurant offers diners a lovely relaxed place in the evening to chat over the day's events.

Description

A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, this hotel marries comfort, elegance and high standards of service to create an intimate mountain hideaway. The rooms are spacious and light, many with outstanding views of the glittering slopes through panorama windows.

The famous Alpenhof restaurant serves exquisite culinary delights enabling you to sample local specialties as well as gourmet cuisine, a la carte or buffet. Every evening guests can enjoy a 5 to 8-course menu and experience memorable moments by candlelight with a spectacular view of the mountain panorama.

The wellness area is equipped with indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath, fitness area, a range of massage therapies, stretching and yoga classes - perfect for ultimate relaxation after a hard day on the slopes.

The complimentary children’s program includes an early children’s dinner, table-tennis tournaments, ski races, painting competitions and a children's cinema bound to keep the younger ones occupied for hours. Guests can also make use of the cinema if they wish to watch a film as a family or group.

Ski from the doorstep of the hotel and take advantage of the resident ski guide who can show you the quietest pistes, the most enchanting scenery and the best mountain restaurants. Since December 2016 all the ski resorts in Arlberg have been connected by the new Flexenbahn making it easier to access over 300 km groomed slopes and 200 km of deep powder runs. There are km of prepared piste in the fantastic Arlberg ski region as well as many cross-country tracks and deep powder runs. Other activities in the area include heli-skiing to find untouched slopes, paragliding high up in the mountains to admire the beautiful region from the air and tobogganing down the 4km illuminated track from Oberlech to Lech.

Accommodation

The 14 rooms and 24 suites were all individually decorated with great care and attention to detail. Classic furnishings and high quality fabrics create a comfortable atmosphere and expansive panorama windows in every room offer breathtaking mountain views. The suites provide ultimate luxury with a private Jacuzzi or open fireplace. Some suites have two bedrooms, perfect for families. All rooms are en-suite with telephone, satellite TV, DVD player, mini bar, safe and internet connection.

The Junior Suites are decorated according to individual color schemes with particular care taken to match even the smallest detail to theme. There is a double bedroom with a double bed, en-suite bathroom, a separate seating area, phone, satellite TV, DVD player, minibar, safe and wifi. There is also the option to add two additional beds.

Junior Suite with Fireplace

The Junior Suites are decorated according to individual color schemes with particular care taken to match even the smallest detail to theme. There is a double bedroom with a double bed, en-suite bathroom, a separate seating area, phone, satellite TV, DVD player, minibar, safe and wifi. This Junior Suite also has a crackling wood fire to keep warm in the evening. There is also the option to add two additional beds.

Suite

The Suites are spacious with separate living and sleeping areas and great views. There is a double bedroom with a double bed, en-suite bathroom, a spacious separate living area with sofas and dining table, phone, satellite TV, DVD player, minibar, safe and wifi. There is also the option of adding two extra beds.

Suite with Fireplace

The Suites are spacious with separate living and sleeping areas and great views. There is a double bedroom with a double bed, en-suite bathroom, a spacious separate living area with sofas and dining table, phone, satellite TV, DVD player, minibar, safe and wifi. This suite has a crackling wood fireplace perfect for warming up in the evening. There is also the option of adding two extra beds.

Suite with Whirlpool

The Suites are spacious with separate living and sleeping areas and great views. There is a double bedroom with a double bed, en-suite bathroom, a spacious separate living area with sofas and dining table, phone, satellite TV, DVD player, minibar, safe and wifi. This suite has the unique benefit of its own personal whirlpool to enjoy in the bathroom. There is also the option of adding an extra two beds.

Family Suite

The Family Suite is the perfect place for the all the family to stay in comfort together. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a living space to enjoy together. The Suites are spacious with separate living and sleeping areas and great views. Other features include phone, satellite TV, DVD player, minibar, safe and wifi.

Exclusive Spa Suite

The Exclusive Spa Suite is the ultimate in luxury for two. There is a spacious bedroom and large bathroom with free standing bathtub, separate shower and two sinks. There is a roomy separate living area with great views, comfortable seating and a dining table. Other features include phone, satellite TV, DVD player, minibar, safe and wifi. There is also the option to add another two beds in this suite.

Childcare

Children are very welcome and there is a complimentary children’s program including early children’s dinner, table-tennis tournaments, ski races, painting competitions and a children's cinema. Babysitting is available.

Facilities

The fantastic gourmet restaurant serves a delicious breakfast buffet and light dishes. or regional specialties from the à la carte menu at lunch time. In Thurnher's Milchbar, the hotel's lifestyle café, a wide range of coffees, milk shakes and regional delicacies are served. On sunny days the home-made specialties can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace before moving back indoors again to join the daily après-ski party. Every evening guests can enjoy a 5 to 8-course menu, and experience memorable moments by candlelight with a spectacular view of the mountain panorama. The wellness area is equipped with indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath, fitness area, a range of massage therapies, stretching and yoga classes.

The Thurnher's boutique stocks a range of items from international and famous designers as well as unusual home and fashion accessories.

Activities

The Arlberg ski area is one of the most extensive in the world offering a huge range of terrain both on and off piste. The village itself is at 1716m making it snow sure and Zurs’ Trittkopf cable car and three express chairlifts take you quickly to over 2400m. The Zurs sector of the Lech ski area benefits from slopes on both sides of the valley offering a variety of uncrowded conditions for all standards. Relatively easy blue and red runs to the village make getting home a breeze.

Zurs is integrated into the Lech ski area and is a part of the White Ring ski circuit. Getting to Lech itself is straightforward – your driver can take you straight there in a matter of minutes or you can ski there via three chairlifts and red and blue runs.

Because of Zurs’ central location between Lech and St Anton, the St Anton ski area which is covered by the Arlberg lift pass is also accessible, just a few minutes’ drive in your private shuttle vehicle. As a result, Zurs is arguably the best place to base yourself to make the most of the whole Arlberg ski area and those familiar with Europe’s other major ski areas such as the Espace Killy, Trois Vallées and the Portes du Soleil will be impressed by the absence of crowds in such a diverse and well-equipped ski area.

For non skiers, Zurs has an ice rink and the boutiques and other facilities of Lech are only a few minutes' drive away.

Location & Directions

Arlberg, Austria

Thurnhers Alpenhof is in the center of Zurs in the middle of the Arlberg ski area, 5km from Lech and 15 km from St Anton. The ski lifts are a short walk or only a couple of minutes’ drive. There is a regular shuttle bus service giving easy access to the entire ski area, and which is particularly useful for non-skiers.

When to go

The Arlberg area has an enviable reputation for its snow. The Eastern Alps frequently benefit from early snow and the largely pastoral terrain does not need a hugely deep base to offer great skiing conditions. As a result, Zurs frequently offers some of the best skiing in the Alps in December and January. The microclimate means that snowfalls are more prolific than in many other resorts and with plenty of skiing above 2000 meters, conditions can be great right up until late April.

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